Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a quantum-dot film having encapsulated quantum dots dispersed therein, in which quantum dots are uniformly dispersed in a matrix resin to thus increase quantum yield and in which deterioration of the quantum dots can be prevented through encapsulation, a quantum-dot film manufactured thereby, and a wavelength conversion sheet and a display including the same.

Abstract: Provided is a scanning micromirror including a reflective surface rotatable with respect to a rotation axis, a rim disposed on the outside of the reflective surface, a spring positioned on the rotation axis and connected to the reflective surface, and a connector connecting the reflective surface and the rim. The rim may include a first sub-rim disposed on one side and a second sub-rim disposed on the other side with respect to the spring.

Abstract: Proposed are a method of manufacturing a quantum-dot film having encapsulated quantum dots dispersed therein, in which quantum dots are uniformly dispersed in a matrix resin to thus increase quantum yield and in which deterioration of the quantum dots can be prevented through encapsulation, a quantum-dot film manufactured thereby, and a wavelength conversion sheet and a display including the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a quantum-dot film having encapsulated quantum dots dispersed therein, in which quantum dots are uniformly dispersed in a matrix resin to thus increase quantum yield and in which deterioration of the quantum dots can be prevented through encapsulation, a quantum-dot film manufactured thereby, and a wavelength conversion sheet and a display including the same.

Abstract: Disclosed is a scanning apparatus including a substrate, an outer gimbal connected to the substrate and including an outer coil, an inner gimbal connected to the outer gimbal and including an inner coil, a mirror connected to the inner gimbal and having a reflective face formed on one side, and a magnetic assembly disposed below the substrate, wherein a spring including a plurality of strings is provided between the inner gimbal and the mirror, the plurality of strings being symmetrical to one another with respect to a longitudinal axis of the spring.

Abstract: Disclosed is scanning micromirror including a substrate, an outer gimbal connected to the substrate and including an outer coil, an inner gimbal connected to the outer gimbal and including an inner coil, a mirror connected to the inner gimbal and having a reflective face formed on one side, and a magnetic assembly disposed below the substrate, wherein a spring including a plurality of strings is provided between the inner gimbal and the mirror, the plurality of strings being symmetrical to one another with respect to a longitudinal axis of the spring.

Abstract: A particle arranging device includes a chamber including a first input/output portion and a second input/output portion and providing a space through which a fluid containing particles flows, at least one capturing structure provided in the chamber to form a fluidic channel through which the fluid flows and having a gate portion adapted to allow the particle in the fluid to enter the capturing structure through the gate portion and a receiving portion adapted to receive the particle entering through the gate portion, a deformable membrane structure provided in the gate portion of the capturing structure and configured to actuate to control the number of the particles to enter the capturing structure through the gate portion, and a membrane control portion configured to apply a pressure to the deformable membrane structure.

Abstract: A cell fusion device includes a chamber including a first input/output portion and a second input/output portion and providing a space through a fluid containing cells flows, at least one cell fusion structure provided in the chamber to form a fluidic channel through which the fluid flows and having a capturing portion adapted to capture the cell in the fluid and a fusion portion connected to the capturing portion and provide a space for fusing at least two cells trapped by the capturing portion and moved into the fusion portion in orders, a deformable membrane structure provided in the capturing portion of the cell fusion structure and configured to actuate to change a cross-sectional area of the fluidic channel of the capturing portion and to selectively capture the cell, and a membrane control portion configured to apply a pressure to the deformable membrane structure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a surface acoustic wave linear motor that can be driven in opposite directions along a predetermined path, a package including the surface acoustic wave linear motor, and a lens actuator that is capable of performing an optical zoom function by adopting the surface acoustic wave linear motor package. The surface acoustic wave linear motor includes a substrate, through which a surface acoustic wave progresses, a movable part constructed such that the movable part can perform a translating movement in the opposite direction to the progressing direction of the surface acoustic wave, and electrodes for supplying the substrate with power to generate the surface acoustic wave in the substrate. According to the present invention, the surface acoustic wave linear motor is capable of performing a translating movement without the provision of an additional mechanism, unlike the conventional actuator using the rotary motor, the gear, and the lead screw.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a surface acoustic wave linear motor that can be driven in opposite directions along a predetermined path, a package including the surface acoustic wave linear motor, and a lens actuator that is capable of performing an optical zoom function by adopting the surface acoustic wave linear motor package. The surface acoustic wave linear motor includes a substrate, through which a surface acoustic wave progresses, a movable part constructed such that the movable part can perform a translating movement in the opposite direction to the progressing direction of the surface acoustic wave, and electrodes for supplying the substrate with power to generate the surface acoustic wave in the substrate. According to the present invention, the surface acoustic wave linear motor is capable of performing a translating movement without the provision of an additional mechanism, unlike the conventional actuator using the rotary motor, the gear, and the lead screw.

Abstract: A varifocal mirror and a camera module comprising the same are disclosed. The varifocal mirror comprises a substrate, a thin film having a circumference supported by the substrate and a variable radius of curvature, and a reflective plane attached to the thin film to reflect light. The reflective plane has a radius of curvature varying in response to variation in the radius of curvature of the thin film. The camera module embodies focus and optical zoom functions via actuation of the varifocal mirror instead of using an electromagnetic actuator, a step motor and the like when adjusting positions of lens units, significantly reducing a volume of the overall system. With this structure, the camera module can be applied to various portable digital assistances requiring a minimized camera module, such as PDAs, mobile phones and the like.

Abstract: A lens driving device includes a substrate which generates surface acoustic waves on its surface and a movable unit which is coupled to an optical lens and executes translation above the substrate using the surface acoustic waves. The lens driving device can implement translation of the lens without a separate mechanism, unlike the conventional driving devices using motors and screws, thereby satisfying the recent trend towards miniaturization and lightness to be used in a variety of industrial fields that use optical lenses.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a small form factor camera module, more particularly, to a small form factor camera module having a mechanical iris and a shutter not only to improve an image quality by adjusting an amount of a light entering an image sensor but also to remarkably reduce a volume of the entire system by using an electromagnetic force and therefore to be applied to various applications which require for a small form factor camera module including a handheld terminal and so on, contrary to the existing electronic shutter.

Abstract: Disclosed are an optical recording reproducing apparatus which can effectively remove contamination material attached thereto and an optical recording medium used in the optical recording reproducing apparatus. To this end, the apparatus comprises: a catalyst layer formed at a specific part thereof; and a light irradiation unit for irradiating light on the catalyst layer. An optical disc used in an optical recording reproducing apparatus includes a catalyst layer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a surface acoustic wave linear motor that can be driven in opposite directions along a predetermined path, a package including the surface acoustic wave linear motor, and a lens actuator that is capable of performing an optical zoom function by adopting the surface acoustic wave linear motor package. The surface acoustic wave linear motor includes a substrate, through which a surface acoustic wave progresses, a movable part constructed such that the movable part can perform a translating movement in the opposite direction to the progressing direction of the surface acoustic wave, and electrodes for supplying the substrate with power to generate the surface acoustic wave in the substrate. According to the present invention, the surface acoustic wave linear motor is capable of performing a translating movement without the provision of an additional mechanism, unlike the conventional actuator using the rotary motor, the gear, and the lead screw.

Abstract: A varifocal mirror and a camera module comprising the same are disclosed. The varifocal mirror comprises a substrate, a thin film having a circumference supported by the substrate and a variable radius of curvature, and a reflective plane attached to the thin film to reflect light. The reflective plane has a radius of curvature varying in response to variation in the radius of curvature of the thin film. The camera module embodies focus and optical zoom functions via actuation of the varifocal mirror instead of using an electromagnetic actuator, a step motor and the like when adjusting positions of lens units, significantly reducing a volume of the overall system. With this structure, the camera module can be applied to various portable digital assistances requiring a minimized camera module, such as PDAs, mobile phones and the like.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a low-power proximity AC current sensor. A low-power proximity AC current sensor according to the present invention includes a magnetic material having a location that changes depending on the intensity of a magnetic field formed outside the magnetic material; a piezoelectric film disposed at a location adjacent to the magnetic material and configured to generate electric charge due to a change in location of the magnetic material; and a substrate for securing the piezoelectric film. Another low-power proximity AC current sensor according to the present invention includes a magnetic material having a location that changes depending on the intensity of a magnetic field formed outside the magnetic material; corresponding electrodes disposed at a location adjacent to the magnetic material and configured to vary capacitance depending on a change in location of the magnetic material; and a substrate for securing the piezoelectric film.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a lens driving device which is able to increase displacement without restriction, does not require a complex structure despite having a low power consumption, solves problems of friction and noise occurring in a gear mechanism, and realizes miniaturization and lightness. The lens driving device of the present invention includes a substrate which generates surface acoustic waves on a surface thereof, and a movable unit which is coupled to an optical lens and executes translation above the substrate using the surface acoustic waves. Therefore, the lens driving device of the present invention can implement translation of a lens without a separate mechanism, unlike conventional driving devices using motors and screws. Furthermore, the present invention satisfies the recent trend towards miniaturization and lightness, thus being usable in a variety of industrial fields that use optical lenses.

Abstract: Disclosed are an optical recording reproducing apparatus which can effectively remove contamination material attached thereto and an optical recording medium used in the optical recording reproducing apparatus. To this end, the apparatus comprises: a catalyst layer formed at a specific part thereof; and a light irradiation unit for irradiating light on the catalyst layer. An optical disc used in an optical recording reproducing apparatus includes a catalyst layer.

Abstract: An optical receiver and an optical transmitter and a producing method thereof using a variable optical attenuator includes a base member formed in a predetermined shape; an input optical fiber emitting an optical signal toward the base member; an optical receiving means provided at one side of the base member, and receiving an optical signal; and a variable optical attenuator actuated by an electrostatic force, changing a path of laser emitted from the input optical fiber, and thus adjusting optical power made to be incident to the optical receiving means. Positions of the input optical fiber and the optical receiving means can be changed, and the variable optical attenuator can be produced by a MEMS technology so that the variable optical attenuator can be produced with a low unit price, actuated with small electric power, and can transmit an accurate optical signal.